Overview

The CloudCo Partner platform includes support for private, Internal Networks between Instances within an Organisation. Internal Network traffic is unmetered, making it a perfect choice for backups and transfers between Instances.

where instances using the network are physically located (for example, AU East 1 (SY3))

Specification

the network address and subnet mask in CIDR notation

Gateway

the gateway used for this Internal network (if applicable)

State

either ● Ready, (default), ● Provisioning or ● Terminated

Actions

the ⚙ Actions menu button which allows for renaming and deleting Internal Networks

Creating Internal Networks

An Internal Network is automatically created when the Quick Create popup is first used. To create more Internal Networks for network segmentation, different IP ranges and other uses, click the Create Internal network button in the navigation bar above the network list.

The Create Internal network popup includes:

Column

Description

Name

user friendly name to identify the Internal Network

Region

where instances using the network will be physically located (for example, AU East 1 (SY3))

Specification

the network address and subnet mask in CIDR notation

Gateway

the gateway used for this Internal network (if applicable)

By convention, Internal networks are assigned the 10.0.0.0/8, 172.0.0.0/16 and 192.168.0.0/24 IP ranges.

Viewing Internal IP Addresses

Once Internal Networks have been created, IP addresses for these networks can be created and assigned to Instances.

Allocating Internal IP Addresses

Internal IP addresses can be allocated with the Allocate internal IP address button in the navigation bar above the Internal IP address list.

The Allocate internal IP address popup includes:

Column

Description

Region

where instances using the network will be physically located (for example, AU East 1 (SY3))

Network

the Internal Network the IP address will be assigned to

Name

user friendly name to identify the Internal IP address (optional)

Address

the Internal IP address (optional).

If an Address isn't specified, the next logical address in the Internal Network address space will be allocated.

Adding Internal IP Addresses to Instances

Once an Internal Network and Internal IP Address have been created, they can be assigned to an Instance for it to participate in that Internal Network. The Instance does not need to be shut down for this.

Internal IP Addresses can be added:

When an Instance is being created with the Advanced Create popup. These settings are under the Networks section

When an Instance is created, by clicking the ⚙ Actions button next to the Instance in the Instances screen under Compute, and selecting Networking.

To add the Internal IP Address to a new network interface:

Click "Add network..."

Choose the Internal Network you wish to add the IP address from

Click "Add IP address..." under the interface with the Internal Network attached